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THE CASE of EBOLA by Tara Kirk Sell, MA a Dissertation HEALTH POLICY RESPONSES AND NEWS MEDIA COVERAGE OF AN EMERGING OUTBREAK: THE CASE OF EBOLA by Tara Kirk Sell, MA A dissertation submitted to Johns Hopkins University in conformity with the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy Baltimore, Maryland April 2016 © 2016 Tara Kirk Sell All Rights Reserved Dissertation Abstract The Ebola outbreak of 2014-2015 and the resulting media and policy responses provide an important case for studying dreaded communicable diseases and other public health emergencies that will test public health policy development and emergency communication. This research examined public health response policies to the Ebola outbreak as well as media messages about these policies and risks from Ebola. Federal guidance and state policies determining how to manage individuals within the U.S. who may have been exposed to Ebola were systematically identified and analyzed. In addition, the volume of news coverage and content of U.S.-focused news stories about Ebola was analyzed for risk-related messages that were judged to potentially increase or decrease perception of risk and policy-related messages about the Ebola response. Policies on quarantine, movement restrictions, exposure categories, and monitoring varied. A number of states enacted more aggressive policies than were called for in guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Examination of news coverage showed that the volume of stories about Ebola rapidly increased following diagnosis of the Ebola case in Dallas in September 2014. Furthermore, all policy-related messages studied showed significant increases in frequency after this date, with the exception of messages related to isolation, which showed a significant decrease. Overall, 96% of news stories contained one or more risk-elevating messages, with messages about foreigners or travelers bringing Ebola to the U.S. (72%), those describing the disease causing deaths (66%), and those about a potential U.S. outbreak/people in the U.S. contracting Ebola (35%) appearing most frequently. In addition, 82% of news stories contained at least one or more policy-related message, with those about isolation (47%) and quarantine (40%) ii appearing most frequently. Findings provide greater understanding of the interplay between news media coverage of emerging risks and theories on risk perception as well as how the news media covers policies to manage emerging disease threats. This research may help public health practitioners and policymakers anticipate what policies could be implemented in response to future infectious disease threats and to understand and improve the messaging landscape around infectious disease risks and policies. Advisor: Lainie Rutkow, JD, PhD, MPH Readers: Katherine Smith, PhD, MA Daniel J. Barnett, MD, MPH Emma (Beth) E. McGinty, PhD, MS Alternates: Keshia Pollack, PhD, MPH Carlos Castillo-Salgado, MD, DrPH, JD, MPH iii Acknowledgements I would like to acknowledge two very important mentors in my public health journey, Dr. D.A. Henderson and Dr. Tom Burke. D.A., the legendary leader of the smallpox eradication program, and former Dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, has been my personal hero since my undergraduate days. Working with him at the UPMC Center for Health Security (formerly the Center for Biosecurity of UPMC) was a dream come true. He has always welcomed me as I sought his advice and mentorship. His counsel helped to steer me towards a doctoral program at JHSPH and his letter of recommendation undoubtedly helped that process along. I am forever thankful for his inspiration, advice, and kindness. I first met Dr. Tom Burke when I was investigating which program at JHSPH would be the best fit for me. It was one of those lucky moments when you find exactly what you are looking for. Tom encouraged me to pursue a Ph.D. in HPM and I have never looked back. Tom always cared about the big picture, but I never doubted that he cared about me as a person. He is an inspiring teacher, and an even better mentor. Although I was sad to lose him as my advisor, the U.S. EPA is fortunate to have lured him into the position of Deputy Assistant Administrator and EPA Science Advisor. I am also extremely grateful to my current advisor, Dr. Lainie Rutkow. Without her strong and supportive role as my advisor, this dissertation would not have been completed. I truly believe that Lainie is the most efficient person in existence. She powers through revisions, returns emails immediately, and manages an impressive iv academic career – she also sent a hand-crocheted baby blanket when my son was born! Although I have been incredibly thankful to Lainie for her accessibility and rapid turnaround time, I deeply appreciate her attention to detail and in-depth knowledge of the logistical requirements of academia. I have learned so much under her guidance. I would also like to thank the other faculty members who have advised me throughout my Ph.D. program. I am particularly grateful to the faculty who served on my preliminary oral exam committees and thesis advisory committee: Dr. Emma (Beth) McGinty, Dr. Keshia Pollack, and Dr. Katherine Clegg Smith. Beth also served as my primary methods advisor for two of my dissertation papers and I am thankful for her additional review of my work and her rapid response to my emailed and in-person questions about a multitude of different research dilemmas. I would also like to express my gratitude to Dr. Dan Barnett, for serving on my preliminary oral exam committee and my thesis defense committee. I also very much appreciate the willingness of Dr. Carlos Castillo-Salgado to serve as an alternate on my thesis defense committee. I am also thankful to several colleagues and fellow students at JHSPH. Crystal Boddie provided amazing support in the development of my dissertation, especially as my secondary coder for the second and third aims of my research. As one of my most valued friends, I am lucky to get to work along side her every day at the UPMC Center for Health Security. I am also grateful for the support of Meghan McGinty, who has provided excellent advice in how to navigate a number of bureaucratic obstacles at JHSPH. v I was fortunate to receive financial support from several awards. My initial two years in the doctoral program were supported by the Sir Arthur Newsholme Research/Teaching Assistantship. My last two years at JHSPH have been supported by the Hopkins Sommer Scholars Program, which not only provided financial support but also a wonderful enrichment program and a cohort of amazing students who I am lucky to call my friends. I am extremely grateful to the generous individuals who donated in support of these programs. I have also been fortunate that my employer, the UPMC Center for Health Security and its CEO and Director, Dr. Thomas Inglesby, have supported a flexible work schedule as I have sought to expand my expertise through my studies and encouraged me to continue to grow professionally, fundraise, and lead research projects. I would also like to sincerely thank my husband, Greg, for his steadfast support of my doctoral studies. He has filled the many gaps left in time, attention, and income that have resulted from my commitment to earning a Ph.D. without complaint, and at the same time, has provided a vital sounding board. I cannot say that my son Torin has helped me to make progress on my dissertation, although, through his intervention, I have spent many nights between 12 AM and 3 AM working on it. However, his impending birth did provide significant incentive to complete my preliminary oral examinations, just as his sister’s has pushed me to complete my thesis defense. Still, my family has been a source of joy and excitement, and has helped me get me through the tough times and self-doubts required for the full Ph.D. experience. I am equally thankful to my parents, Jeff and Margaret Kirk, who raised me to be the person on the field, instead of on the sideline. I hope that I will continue to make them proud. vi Table of Contents DISSERTATION ABSTRACT ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iv TABLE OF CONTENTS vii LIST OF TABLES x LIST OF FIGURES xi INTRODUCTION 1 PROBLEM STATEMENT 1 THE EBOLA OUTBREAK 1 CONCEPTUAL MODEL 3 RESEARCH GOAL 3 SPECIFIC AIMS AND RESEARCH QUESTIONS 4 BACKGROUND AND LITERATURE REVIEW 6 AGENDA SETTING, FRAMING, AND TARGET POPULATIONS 6 RISK PERCEPTION THEORY 8 THE EBOLA OUTBREAK 10 EBOLA POLICY RESPONSES IN THE UNITED STATES 12 NEWS MEDIA COVERAGE OF THE EBOLA OUTBREAK 13 METHODS 16 AIM 1 16 AIM 1 DATA COLLECTION 17 AIM 1 DATA ANALYSIS 19 AIMS 2 AND 3 19 AIMS 2 AND 3 SOURCE SELECTION 20 AIMS 2 AND 3 SEARCH STRATEGY 21 AIMS 2 AND 3 CONTENT ANALYSIS AND MEASURES 22 AIMS 2 AND 3 DATA ANALYSIS 25 IRB DETERMINATION 26 PAPER 1 27 ABSTRACT 28 INTRODUCTION 29 METHODS 31 RESULTS 34 TIMING AND SOURCE OF POLICIES 34 vii EXPOSURE CATEGORIES 35 MOVEMENT RESTRICTIONS 36 QUARANTINE 37 MONITORING REQUIREMENTS 38 DISCUSSION 40 LIMITATIONS 43 CONCLUSION 44 PAPER 2 45 ABSTRACT 46 BACKGROUND 47 METHODS 49 SEARCH STRATEGY 51 CONTENT ANALYSIS AND MEASURES 51 DATA ANALYSIS 53 RESULTS 53 COMPARISON OF MESSAGES THAT MAY INCREASE OR DECREASE PERCEPTION OF RISK 54 DIFFERENCES BY TYPE OF NEWS SOURCE 56 DISCUSSION 57 LIMITATIONS 61 CONCLUSION 62 PAPER 3 63 ABSTRACT 64 BACKGROUND 66 METHODS 69 SEARCH STRATEGY 70 CONTENT ANALYSIS AND MEASURES 71 DATA ANALYSIS 73 RESULTS 74 DIFFERENCES IN FREQUENCY OF MESSAGE BY NEWS SOURCE TYPE 75 MESSAGE USE OVER TIME 76 DISCUSSION 76 LIMITATIONS 80 CONCLUSION 81 DISCUSSION AND
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